Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.
We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement. We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed. We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens. Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm. We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn’t seem right. Together, we’re creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.
We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.
We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Period of Appointment
Senior Executive Appointment, Fixed Term 5 years
Hours per fortnight
Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available.
Duties
The Director Strategy and Delivery’s key result areas include:
- Providing high-level strategic advice and support to the Premier, relevant portfolio Ministers and the Cabinet on a broad range of issues including significant matters with direct impacts on Tasmanian Government’s priorities, policies and services.
- Providing leadership and strategic direction, enabling the implementation and delivery of key priorities, legislation, projects and programs that advance the government’s agenda.
- Managing and resolving urgent and immediate priority issues for the Premier as they arise, in particular for matters of critical importance to the Government.
- Coordinating the delivery and programs across agencies, community and other groups where major cross agency effort and collaboration are required to achieve the Premier’s and the Government’s priorities.
- Represent the agency in high level meetings and discussions with Government, national bodies, community and other organisations as required. Undertake sensitive and complex negotiations at senior executive levels with agencies of the Tasmanian and other governments, including, where necessary working with advisers from Ministerial offices.
- Actively contributing to the broader Agency organisational priorities.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people who may be associated with or located at the worksite (including children and young people) and immediately report any concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of harm, together with actively participating in and contributing to practices that will ensure the Department is a child safe organisation including reporting, record keeping and information sharing obligations.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
003855 - Director Strategy and Delivery - SOD.docx
003855 - Director Strategy and Delivery - SOD.pdf
Short Form Application Guidelines.docx
Short Form Application Guidelines.pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a copy of your CV with two referees and a one page summary outlining why you are the best person for the job and how your skills and experience align to the Senior Executive Service Capability Framework. It is suggested applicants make themselves familiar with the Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework for the Tasmanian State Service: For more information click here
Once completed, apply online by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button.
If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6165 9920.
Mathew Healey
Deputy Secretary Strategy and Delivery
mathew.healey@dpac.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6232 7137